Kristin Beima-Sofie, MPH, PhD

Acting Assistant Professor

 

Dr. Kristin Beima-Sofie, MPH, PhD, is an Acting Assistant Professor in the Department of Global Health at the University of Washington. She is a qualitative researcher with implementation science training serving as core faculty for the UW/FHCRC Center for AIDS Research Behavior Science Core, as well as faculty for the Global Center for Integrated Health of Women, Adolescents, and Children (Global WACh) and the Kenya Research and Training Center (KRTC). Dr. Beima-Sofie’s research interests have coalesced around understanding factors that influence the health of women, adolescents and children affected by HIV. Aligning with these interests, her current research projects focus on evaluating interventions and national programs for adolescents affected by HIV including programs and policies around HIV disclosure to children and adolescents, transition from pediatric to adult care, and healthcare provider interventions that optimize HIV treatment support. She is also involved in several projects to optimize PrEP delivery, including integration into family planning clinics or harm reduction services and evaluation of novel PrEP products. Dr. Beima-Sofie leads a qualitative mentoring group (QWIP) for students, fellows, faculty and staff, conducts workshops on qualitative methods, and teaches the second course in the global health qualitative methods series (GH539: Analyzing Qualitative Data).

Publications

  1. Chhun, N, Mangale, DI, Agot, K, Owade, WA, Kadima, J, Badia, J et al.. Determinants of implementation of a stepped care intervention for adolescents and youth living with HIV in Kenya: a qualitative evaluation. BMC Health Serv Res. 2025;25 (1):702. doi: 10.1186/s12913-025-12875-7. PubMed PMID:40369586 PubMed Central PMC12079965.
  2. Mogaka, JN, Concepcion, T, Abuna, F, Akim, E, Morroni, C, Mussa, A et al.. "It gives me the strength and courage to take care of myself": a qualitative exploration of experiences with STI testing among women who initiated PrEP during pregnancy in Western Kenya. J Int AIDS Soc. 2025;28 (4):e26464. doi: 10.1002/jia2.26464. PubMed PMID:40268677 PubMed Central PMC12018012.
  3. Hicks, S, Jiang, W, Kibugi, J, Badia, J, Richardson, BA, Beima-Sofie, K et al.. Sociobehavioral determinants of nonretention among adolescents and young adults with HIV. AIDS. 2025;39 (7):886-898. doi: 10.1097/QAD.0000000000004141. PubMed PMID:39912749 PubMed Central PMC12064368.
  4. Vera, M, Sila, J, Richardson, BA, Otieno, F, Owiti, G, Kemunto, V et al.. Brief Report: Effect of Improved Provider Communication and Adherence to Guidelines on PrEP Initiation in Kisumu Kenya. J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2025;98 (3):252-256. doi: 10.1097/QAI.0000000000003567. PubMed PMID:39813327 PubMed Central PMC11995856.
  5. Metje, A, Shaw, S, Mugo, C, Awuor, M, Dollah, A, Moraa, H et al.. Sustainability of an evidence-based intervention supporting transition to independent care for youth living with HIV in Kenya. PLOS Glob Public Health. 2025;5 (1):e0004111. doi: 10.1371/journal.pgph.0004111. PubMed PMID:39804947 PubMed Central PMC11981535.
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